1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 450 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Cadillac Seville | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Santana |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |